PTSD & Addiction Treatment Programs
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and addiction commonly co-occur. Find trauma-informed treatment centers offering specialized therapies like EMDR, prolonged exposure, and integrated care for lasting recovery.
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Lotus Recovery Centers located in Wilmington, DE provides an extensive array of treatments for substance use and tailored programs aimed at adults and young adults dealing with co-occurring mental health issues. This center features intensive outpatient care, outpatient services, and options for methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone treatments. Emphasizing 12-step assistance, anger management, and brief intervention strategies, the facility serves both men and women, including those with trauma histories. With a commitment to high-quality care, Lotus Recovery Centers is dedicated to personalized treatment plans that foster recovery and promote overall wellness.

Tri State Health Inc, located in Newark, DE, delivers outpatient services for alcohol and drug dependency for adults and adolescents. Their extensive offerings include short-term counseling, therapy for addiction, and support for trauma. Recognizing that each individual's journey is distinct, Tri State Health Inc creates personalized recovery programs. They also administer outpatient medication-assisted treatment using methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone. Patients receive attentive and professional support in a welcoming setting designed for all genders pursuing freedom from addiction.

Coras Wellness and Behavioral Health in Millsboro, DE, provides comprehensive behavioral health services for individuals facing substance use challenges and co-occurring mental health conditions, serving both youth and adults. Their structured outpatient and intensive outpatient programs encompass medication-assisted treatment options like methadone and buprenorphine. The center also integrates therapeutic modalities such as 12-step support, anger management techniques, and brief intervention strategies. Coras Wellness and Behavioral Health is dedicated to creating personalized recovery plans for adult men and women, including those with a history of trauma, and young adults of all genders, fostering enduring mental well-being and sobriety.

PursueCare LLC, situated in Newark, DE, specializes in outpatient treatment for substance use disorders, particularly addressing serious mental health challenges in adults and emotional issues in children. The facility offers a range of outpatient services, including methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone therapies, alongside standard outpatient care and targeted programs for men and women as well as trauma survivors. Customized interventions such as anger management, brief counseling, and cognitive behavioral therapy are part of the treatment repertoire. Catering to adults and young adults across all genders, PursueCare LLC is dedicated to providing effective and empathetic care, making it a prime option for individuals in need of thorough and individualized addiction recovery solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
About PTSD Treatment
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders co-occur at remarkably high rates. Up to 50% of individuals seeking addiction treatment also meet criteria for PTSD. The relationship between trauma and addiction is complex, requiring specialized trauma-informed treatment that addresses both conditions simultaneously for effective, lasting recovery.
Understanding PTSD and Addiction
PTSD develops after experiencing or witnessing traumatic events like combat, assault, accidents, or natural disasters. Symptoms include intrusive memories, flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, avoidance, and emotional numbness. Many people use alcohol or drugs to manage these distressing symptoms, finding temporary relief but ultimately worsening both PTSD and developing addiction. Substances interfere with trauma processing and prevent real healing.
Trauma-Informed Care Principles
Quality trauma-informed treatment emphasizes:
- Safety: Creating physical and emotional safety throughout treatment
- Trustworthiness: Building trust through transparency and consistency
- Peer Support: Connecting with others who understand trauma and recovery
- Collaboration: Shared decision-making and partnership in treatment
- Empowerment: Building strengths and restoring sense of control
- Cultural Sensitivity: Respecting diverse backgrounds and experiences
Evidence-Based Trauma Therapies
Specialized therapies for PTSD and addiction include:
- Prolonged Exposure (PE): Safely confronts trauma memories to reduce their power
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Processes traumatic memories through bilateral stimulation
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT): Addresses unhelpful beliefs about trauma
- Seeking Safety: Integrated model addressing both PTSD and substance use
- Trauma-Focused CBT: Cognitive behavioral approach adapted for trauma
Integrated Treatment Approach
Modern research clearly shows that addressing PTSD and addiction together leads to better outcomes than treating them sequentially. Integrated programs provide coordinated care where trauma therapists and addiction specialists work together, creating comprehensive treatment plans that recognize how these conditions interact and support each other in recovery.
Taking It at Your Pace
Quality trauma-informed programs never force trauma disclosure before you're ready. Early treatment focuses on safety, stabilization, developing coping skills, and addressing substance use. Trauma processing begins when you and your therapist collaboratively decide you're prepared. Building foundation skills—emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness—creates readiness for deeper trauma work.
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